Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Is ‘Autopilot’ a Defense to Avoid Drunk Driving Charges in Florida?
As an increasing number of motorists begin to rely on the “Autopilot” system, which can steer the vehicle, change lanes, and adjust speed, among other features, can the use of Autopilot be used as a defense to drunk driving in Florida? In a recent drunk driving accident in Arizona, an impaired car driver confirmed… Read More »
How You May Be Able to Sue an Aggressive Driver for Road Rage in Florida
Road rage is a serious – and very dangerous – thing problem should not be belittled. Driving itself can be hazardous in Miami and other parts of Florida, but aggressive drivers can make it considerably worse. Road rage incidents are a common occurrence in Miami, which – bizarrely – recently ranked among the best… Read More »
Skip Pita Selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Skip Pita of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement…. Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Miami Chain-Reaction Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles: Determining Liability
Any car accident is a scary and traumatic experience, but these crashes are even more catastrophic and violent when they involve more than two vehicles. Determining who is responsible for a multi-vehicle accident is a tiresome and complicated experience, as multiple parties may potentially be at fault. Here at Pita Weber Del Prado, our… Read More »
New Texting While Driving Law in Florida Takes Effect October 1, 2019: What You Need to Know
Florida, which sees nearly 50,000 motor vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving per year, was among the last states to implement primary texting while driving ban. The law, which took effect on July 1, allows law enforcement officers to stop motorists who are texting while operating a vehicle. Previously, texting and driving was not… Read More »
Two Severely Injured in Marathon Crash On U.S. 1
The Miami Herald is reporting that two people suffered serious injuries in a car accident that occurred on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys on a recent Tuesday morning around 11:40 a.m. The injured parties were flown to the Miami-Dade hospital, Jackson South Medical Center, via a Monroe County helicopter ambulance. The sheriff’s office… Read More »
What If You Are at Fault for an Automobile Accident?
As many residents know, Florida is a no-fault car insurance state. Generally, this means that the operator of an automobile involved in an accident is expected to look towards his/her own automobile insurance policy for reimbursement for injuries, and not to the operator of the other automobile, regardless of who is at fault. However,… Read More »
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Social media holds a very prominent place in society today. From posting pictures of meals to vacations to family members, many people spend so much time curating their social media presence many wonder how society functioned before. A lot of personal information about a person’s daily life and major events go on these platforms,… Read More »
Recovering for Automobile Accident Injuries
With over 20 million people, Florida is the third most populous state in the country. As such, its roadways see a lot of use. With all those vehicles on the roadways, accidents are bound to occur. Unfortunately, when an accident occurs, there is a chance of injury. Further, if someone else is responsible for… Read More »
